DAMARISCOTTA — In keeping with Rotary Foundation’s mission to “enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty” during the club’s annual Change Over Dinner on June 28 at the 1812 House, the Rotary Club of Damariscotta – Newcastle presented a […]
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With food insecurity expected to continue increasing, Augusta Food Bank offers supermarket-style service
Augusta and Manchester residents are now able to select their food, including meat, dairy, produce and other staples.
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Gardiner officials kick off city manager search
With the help of a consultant, the search for Gardiner’s top administrative official begins this week, including a chance for residents to give input at a workshop.
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Poles and red paint at Augusta crosswalks aim to boost pedestrian safety
Temporary installation of “bump-outs,” if successful, could be replaced with permanent changes, officials said.
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18th-century games entice young and old at Dresden Summerfest
Colonial reenactors, history buffs, kids, and firefighters all in the mix for games, food and festivities Sunday.
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Wall heater catches fire at Augusta duplex
A resident had placed sheets or other materials on the wall heater because she did not think it would be operational in the summer, officials say.
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Volunteers don’t miss a beat, as Pittston fair returns after pandemic pauses it for a year
Most volunteers from previous years are back and have dedicated much time to reopening the fair for this year, a fair official said.
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Hallowell Pride Alliance to host 2nd parade Saturday
“Many people are eager to return to celebrating together. We encourage anyone that wants to participate to show up and join us,” the vice president of the Hallowell Pride Alliance said.
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Gardiner’s Johnson Hall announces construction start, matching gift challenge
To help Johnson Hall reach its $5.5 million fundraising goal, Peter and Sandra Prescott and Team EJP have made a match challenge gift of $250,000 to help raise the final $850,000 needed to renovate the historic opera house and 400-seat theater.
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Paddlers, some four-legged, race on Washington Pond
Casual summertime event brings paddlers and spectators to scenic Washington spot.